Jean Claude Juncker
Economy
European Commission President: Meeting Tsipras Now a Waste of Time
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker reportedly said that meeting Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Brussels on Wednesday over the debt issue would be a waste of time.
The Greek PM is meeting on Wednesday evening with German Chancellor Angela...
Economy
Le Monde: European Council President Says Debate on Greece is Also Political and Moral
European Council President Donald Tusk said on Sunday that the debate on Greece is not only economic but also moral, French newspaper Le Monde reported in an article titled “Ukraine and Greece on the G7 agenda.”
Speaking during a joint...
Economy
Juncker 'Still Waiting for Alternative Greek Reform Plans'
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, speaking ahead of the G7 summit in Bavaria, Germany, on Sunday, said he is still waiting for Greece to produce the set of economic reform plans it had promised after rejecting creditors' demands last...
Economy
Tsipras to Meet Merkel, Hollande Again in Brussels
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is to hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of a summit in Brussels next week, according to a Greek government official.
The three leaders held a conference...
Economy
Rescue Package May Be Extended Until Autumn
According to a barrage of reports in the German media during the last few days, there is a high likelihood of Greece's current bailout program being extended until autumn.
At the same time, Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras expressed his confidence that the...
Economy
Greek PM Tsipras: ‘Time Is Running Out not Just for Us, But for Everyone’
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras briefed MPs on Friday evening on the progress of the Greek government's bailout negotiations with creditors.
During his speech at the Greek Parliament, Tsipras disclosed his unpleasant surprise regarding the bailout proposal put on the table by...
Economy
Greek PM To Resume Talks With Creditors in Hellenic Parliament
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will hold a Parliament representatives meeting on Friday at 6 pm local time in order to resume talks with international creditors regarding the Greek government's agonizing efforts to reach an agreement that will release €7.2bn...
Greece
European Commission Confirms Follow-up Meeting Between Greek PM and Juncker
European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas on Thursday confirmed that there will be a follow-up meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in the coming days.
The spokesman said he was unable to confirm a...
Economy
Foreign Media Reports After Tsipras-Juncker Meeting
The risk of imposing capital controls in Greece has increased considerably, according to a CNBC article which explains the reasons that led to this development. “Greece's economy and its banking sector are feeling the strain of the reforms-for-rescue deadlock...
Economy
EC President: Greece Can Get €35 Bln Until 2020 if Reforms are Implemented
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday that he is prepared to make new concessions on the deal proposal for Greece. Furthermore, he said that Greece can get 35 billion euros for its real economy if Athens is...